Post-tour Seminar: Understanding and Leveraging Green
Understanding & Leveraging Green:
Understanding Green/Sustainable homes and how they contribute to improving the environment as well as adding to the health and comfort of homeowners and their families.
The seminar highlights the importance of green planning and architecture along with the importance of financial planning. It will provide insight into green loan products, how green features are appraised and what rebates maybe available. Additionally, it provides an understanding of how a realtor can use tools provided by the local MLS (multiple listing service) to market and promote the green features of a home.
Event & Registration Info:
When: October 5th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: REI Community Room, 1789 28th St Boulder
Price: $5.00
**Pre-registration on the CRC website (http://conservationcenter.org/tour-tickets/) is encouraged. We cannot exceed the capacity of the room and we will have to turn people away if they have not registered and the room is full.
Presenters:
David A. Beal, Architect, David A. Beal & Associates:
Established in 1979, David A. Beal & Associates is a Boulder based architectural firm that has designed a wide variety of building types but currently specializes in single-family custom residences and remodels.
Elizabeth Million, Loan Officer Elevations Credit Union:
Elizabeth is a member of the State of Colorado Governors Energy Office – Working Retrofit Group sitting on both the Finance and Appraisal/Greening the MLS committees, a retired board member of CHFA State Lender Advisory Board, Boulder Board of Realtors Government Affairs Board and the City of Boulder Housing Partners Housing Authority Council.
David W. Scott, Broker Associate: Scott Group, Colorado Landmark, Realtors®:
As an EcoBroker® and a Green Realtor®, David is uniquely positioned to market and sell green homes. An establish real estate agent who’s business has been built by offering clients straight forward information and great service while helping them buy and sell a broad range of property from starter homes and student condos to multi-million dollar luxury residences in the Boulder area.
Pre-Tour Seminar: See EnergySmart First Hand
Homeowners and Contractors! Learn how the new EnergySmart program in Boulder County has helped this homeowner increase both comfort and efficiency.
By participating in this local program the Glustrom family was able to maximize rebates and incentives and lower their energy costs at the same time.
Join us for an evening tour of this recently upgraded home, a unique opportunity to speak directly with the homeowner and the project installers. Learn more about the easy cost-saving measures that these homeowners chose and ask questions during this in-depth analysis of each energy efficiency measure that they installed.
This event is collaboration between the homeowners, BGBG, EnergySmart and the Center for ReSource Conservation’s Tour of Sustainable Homes. These organizations work in partnership to bring education about conservation, energy efficiency and green building practice to the average homeowner.
This tour is designed specifically for homeowners and will sell out fast!
Tickets are at a reduced fee of $5.00!
EnergySmart representatives will be on site to answer your questions about taking advantage of the program in your home!
Upgrades completed this summer under the EnergySmart program:
Weatherization:
· Duct Sealing
· Ventilation Sealing
· Sealing around can lights & bathroom fan
· Sealing & Insulation of Attic Hatch
· Dryer vent replacement
· Sealing of trim on skylights and windows
· Appliance combustion test (CAZ test) & Blower Door tests – before and after the upgrades
Energy Efficiency Measures taken prior to the ES Upgrades:
· 96% Efficient Furnace
· Energy Star Appliances
· Insulation under the ClimateSmart Loan Program
The following Contractors have worked on this project and will attend this event to speak about their involvement with the project.
 Eco HandymanNate Burger Bestway Insulation |
Populus – EnergySmart Program David Neiger Andy Mazal |
Panel of Experts
Moderated By: Brad Queen
Energy Division Director, Center for Resource Conservation
Brad holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has performed graduate work in building energy systems, energy policy, power electronics, power generation, and renewable energy systems. He helped develop the energy use and emissions model for the University of Colorado’s carbon neutrality plan. He also created a cost and emissions model to compare renovation plans for the university’s power plant. Brad has professional experience in business operations, program management, and mechanical design.
Doug Parker
Sustainability Examiner, Boulder County
Doug Parker was a contractor and Builder in Boulder County for over 30 years specializing in very energy efficient projects and solar homes prior to joining the Boulder County Building Division as the Sustainability Examiner.
Larry Kinney, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Synergistic Building Technologies
Larry Kinney is a founder and former President of Synergistic Building Technologies. Since September of 2010, he has served the company as Chief Technology Officer. He did undergraduate work in Physics and Philosophy at Davidson and Rhodes colleges and holds a PhD in Philosophy from Syracuse University, where his research included Bertrand Russell’s work in developing the foundations of mathematics and logic. Larry has conceived and directed dozens of energy-related energy research, development, and demonstration projects. Active in energy conservation research for over 30 years, he has broad experience in fenestration systems, lighting and daylighting technologies, air handling and conditioning systems, controls, and energy-efficient greenhouses. Larry has authored over 200 publications and reports to clients and is the co-holder of two patents in the daylighting area. He co-founded SBT to help bring sound innovative energy-saving technologies to market.
Marcus V A Bianchi, Ph.D.
Residential Building Research, NREL – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
